This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SKELDING, BUETTNER, ALDAG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22530/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SKELDING, Frances F. Of Kalamazoo Mrs. Skelding passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1921 in Centralia, IL, one of four children to August and Magdalene (Buettner) Aldag. Frances was employed by The Upjohn Co. for over 10 years, until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, enjoyed shopping, traveling and spending time with her family. In 1944, she was united in marriage to Donald Skelding, who preceded her in death on August 29, 1985. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Robert Aldag and one sister, Edna. Surviving are two sons, Jim Skelding of Kalamazoo and Tom Skelding of Ishpeming; one daughter, Peg Skelding of Kalamazoo and one sister, Bernice of St. Louis, MO. Funeral services for Mrs. Skelding will be at 10:30 AM on Monday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Pastor Louis Grother, officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends! may visit with the family from 2-5 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Humane Society. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.